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Job outlook for trades helpers in the United States
Trades helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected trades helper job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 69,500 new jobs for trades helpers are projected over the next decade.
Trades helper salaries have increased 13% for trades helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,510 trades helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 14,411 active trades helper job openings in the US.
The average trades helper salary is $37,077.
Are trades helper jobs in demand?
Yes, trades helper jobs are in demand. Trades helper demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Trades helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of trades helper jobs and the average trades helper salary over time.
Trades helper jobs over time
Trades helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,510 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,522 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,750 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,662 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,478 | 0.00% |
Average trades helper salary over time
Trades helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,077 | $17.83 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $36,069 | $17.34 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $35,032 | $16.84 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $33,789 | $16.24 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $32,713 | $15.73 | +4.8% |
Trades helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of trades helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where trades helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for trades helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 78 | 11% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 105 | 10% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 59 | 9% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 108 | 8% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 67 | 8% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 615 | 7% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 53 | 7% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 43 | 7% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 42 | 7% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 578 | 6% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 285 | 6% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 259 | 6% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 195 | 6% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 119 | 6% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 74 | 6% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 341 | 5% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 286 | 5% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 272 | 5% |
| 19 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 216 | 5% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 50 | 5% |
Most common cities for trades helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 2 | 3% | $36,699 |
| 2 | Clearfield | 1 | 3% | $33,963 |
| 3 | Del Rio | 1 | 3% | $25,313 |
| 4 | Syracuse | 1 | 1% | $62,207 |
| 5 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $49,744 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $30,590 |
| 7 | Seattle | 2 | 0% | $38,260 |
| 8 | Chula Vista | 1 | 0% | $42,921 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $42,855 |
| 10 | Durham | 1 | 0% | $37,028 |
| 11 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $42,954 |
| 12 | Virginia Beach | 1 | 0% | $36,019 |